Sablefish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sablefish and butterfish different?
- Sablefish is higher in iron and magnesium; however, butterfish is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for butterfish is 16% higher.
- Sablefish contains 3 times more iron than butterfish. While sablefish contains 1.64mg of iron, butterfish contains only 0.64mg.
- Sablefish has less cholesterol.
Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.19 g
Fats:
19.62 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.85 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.6% |
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Carbs
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Water
~66.83g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 10.328g | 26% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.099g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.83µg | 16% |
| Fats | 19.62g | 10.28g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.64mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 215mg | 308mg | 13% |
| Protein | 17.19g | 22.15g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 102µg | 33µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.192mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.128mg | 5.769mg | 4% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 481mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.754mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.792mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.397mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.579mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.509mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.671mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.886mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.506mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.867g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.216g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.099g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.